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**Big Data Engineer**
**Santa Monica, CA**
**Type:** Contract
**Category:** Data
**Industry:** Communications
**Reference ID:** JN -
**Date Posted:** 10/12/2025
**Shortcut:** Description
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**Description:**
**Onsite | Santa Monica, CA**
Are you passionate about building scalable data platforms that deliver real-world impact? Our Ad Platforms Engineering team is at the forefront of advertising technology, creating cutting-edge solutions that enhance performance and value across all media channels. We're seeking a seasoned engineer to design and maintain robust data infrastructure, lead architectural decisions, and collaborate across disciplines to shape the future of ad tech.
_Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._
Rate: $95 - $0 / hr. w2
**Responsibilities:**
+ Design, build, and maintain scalable data platform components for both real-time and batch processing. Own the full software development lifecycle - from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
+ Drive engineering best practices including code quality, performance optimization, automated testing, CI/CD, and system reliability.
+ Define and evaluate technical architecture, contribute to system-level design discussions, and lead decision-making on key engineering trade-offs.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, program managers, SDETs, and data scientists to deliver impactful solutions aligned with business goals.
+ Lead by example to foster an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture; provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring system performance, availability, and reliability.
+ Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to innovation efforts across the organization.
**Experience Requirements:**
+ 5+ years of professional programming in Scala, Python, and etc.
+ 3+ years of big data development experience with technical stacks like Spark, Flink, Airflow, Singlestore, Kafka and AWS big data technologies
+ Deep understanding of data modeling, distributed systems, and performance optimization
+ Knowledge of system, application design and architecture
+ Experience of building industry level high available and scalable service
+ Passion about technologies, and openness to interdisciplinary work
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills
**Education Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's Degree
_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._
_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._
_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact
_About Eliassen Group:_
_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._
_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._
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